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investigatev: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
slothn: laziness or lack of energy or motivation to do something; a slow-moving, arboreal mammal found in Central and South America
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
depletev: to reduce something, especially supplies of energy, money, etc., by a large amount; to use up resources or materials
communaladj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
marginn: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
pretensionn: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
buyern: a person or organization that purchases or acquires goods, property, or services from a seller or vendor
cubn: a young of certain carnivorous mammals such as lion, bear, wolf, etc.; an awkward, rude, and inexperienced boy
harvestn: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
dolln: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
pawn: the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear; a person’s hand, especially a clumsy or heavy-handed one
barelyadv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
economyn: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
livelihoodn: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
practicaladj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
sustainableadj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
illegaladj: not allowed by law
jailn: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
appallingadj: causing horror or shock; deeply disturbing or offensive; extremely bad or unpleasant
unacceptablyadv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
separatev: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
bashv: to strike or hit hard, often with a blunt object or a fist; to criticize harshly or with force; to hold a social gathering or party, often involving loud music or revelry; (noun) a lively, informal party or gathering, often characterized by loud music, dancing, and socializing
metaln: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
rodn: a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material used for support, as a weapon, or for punishment
needlen: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
muzzlen: a device, typically made of metal or leather, that is designed to cover or restrain an animal’s mouth to prevent biting or eating; a device or covering used to restrict or silence a person’s speech
convertv: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
unsureadj: not certain or having doubts
convincev: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
seedn: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
surrenderv: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
sanctuaryn: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
highwayn: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
boothn: a small enclosed space, especially one with a counter or desk, used for selling tickets, goods, or services
cattlen: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
foddern: feed, such as hay or straw, for cattle and other livestock; figuratively, something that is used as material or inspiration for something else
grainn: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
cyclen: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
rickshawn: a light two- or three-wheeled passenger carriage, typically pulled by a human runner or cyclist, commonly used in some Asian cities as a mode of transportation
weavev: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
vocationaladj: of or relating to an occupation or employment; providing or undergoing training in special skills that prepare you for a particular job
mainstreamn: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
sponsorv: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
veterinaryadj: related to or involved in the practice of caring for animals, particularly in a medical or health-related context
facilityn: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
rescuev: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
announcev: to make something known or officially inform people about something
witnessn: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
crueladj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
barbarousadj: extremely brutal, savage, or cruel; uncivilized, primitive, or lacking refinement
hummingadj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
peacefuladj: not involving violence, conflict, or war